South Carolina Eviction Laws

South Carolina requires a 5-day written notice to pay rent or vacate before a landlord may file an eviction action.

Last reviewed: March 20, 2026

Key Rules

Nonpayment Notice: 5 days written notice to pay rent or vacate
Lease Violation Notice: 14-day cure-or-vacate notice for remediable violations
Periodic Tenancy Notice: 30 days notice for month-to-month termination
Rent Control: No rent control in South Carolina

Termination for nonpayment of rent: landlord must give at least 5 days written notice to pay rent or vacate before filing an eviction action.

Termination for lease violations: 14-day notice to cure or vacate for lease violations that can be remedied.

Retaliatory eviction prohibited: landlord may not retaliate against tenant for reporting housing code violations or exercising legal rights.

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